Peugeot 307 S HDI 90 (2004)
2004 Peugeot 307 S HDI 90
CarHunch analysed 457 real MOT records for the 2004 Peugeot 307 S HDI 90. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Peugeot 307 S HDI 90 is a significantly weaker performer than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 50.3% against the national 80%—meaning roughly one in two fail their MOT. The diesel variant, which makes up virtually all examples in this data, shows an identical 50.2% pass rate, so fuel type offers no respite here.
At nearly 154,000 miles on average, these cars are genuinely high-mileage specimens for their age, yet the real concern is that they're still racking up 0.65 failures per vehicle despite their well-worn state. If you're considering one, budget for repairs before MOT time and expect to spend money getting it through the test—this is not a car to buy sight unseen or assume is roadworthy based on its service history alone.
What to check before buying a 2004 Peugeot 307 S HDI 90
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 455 | 50.2% | 0.64 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 62.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Peugeot 307 S HDI 90 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Peugeot 307 S HDI 90 vehicles fall between 122,326 and 172,758 miles.
2004 Peugeot 307 S HDI 90 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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